Parkview Lofts and Commerce at 2139-2159 W Pershing Road. Rendering by FitzGerald Associates

City Council Approves Mixed-Use Development at 2139-2159 W Pershing Road in McKinley Park

The Chicago City Council has approved a mixed-use development located at 2139-2159 W Pershing Road in McKinley Park. Located in the historic Central Manufacturing District, the site is located along W Pershing Road between S Leavitt Street and S Hamilton Avenue. McKinley Park is directly across the street from the subject property. Code RE Partners and the Hispanic Housing Development Corporation are the developers behind the project.

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Thompson Center

City Council Approves New Zoning for The Loop’s Thompson Center Site

Yesterday, the Chicago City Council approved a new zoning ordinance to upzone the property occupied by the Thompson Center, potentially clearing the way for a much taller development. Located at 100 W Randolph Street in The Loop, the 17-story government building was listed for sale earlier this month as the state has begun dispersing its downtown offices to other locations. One such location is the 429,000-square-foot 555 W Monroe Street, where nearly a third of the 3,400 state government employees have relocated.

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1320 W Fullerton Avenue. Rendering by Hammersley Architecture

Plans Revealed for Mixed-Use Development at 1320 W Fullerton Avenue in Lincoln Park

Plans have been revealed for a proposed mixed-use development at 1320 W Fullerton Avenue in Lincoln Park. Located midblock between N Surrey Court and N Southport Avenue, the large rectangular parcel stretches from W Fullerton Avenue through to W Altgeld Street. The property is currently home to the Lakeshore Sport and Fitness Center, which will be retained on site. Lakeshore Sport and Fitness is in charge of the project.

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